Best nurseries in Sprowston
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Broadland, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Once Upon A Time Nursery School - White House Farm Full day care · 49 places · NR13 6LB | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | Once upon a time Nursery School Full day care · 34 places · NR7 8DE | Report card: 5 strong (Jan 2026) |
| 3 | Growild Kindergarten Full day care · 46 places · NR7 8SQ | Good (2022) |
| 4 | Chestnut Nursery Schools @the Diamond Centre Full day care · 53 places · NR7 8TR | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Sprowston Nursery Playgroup Full day care · 24 places · NR7 8AD | Good (2021) |
| 6 | Stepping Stones Day Nursery Full day care · 29 places · NR7 8BU | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Sprowston?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in East of England, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
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What are the best nurseries in Sprowston?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Sprowston, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Once Upon A Time Nursery School - White House Farm, Once upon a time Nursery School, Growild Kindergarten.
How much does nursery cost in Sprowston?
In East of England, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £192 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Sprowston?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
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Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.